Missouri Geological Survey’s Land Reclamation Program

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The Missouri Geological Survey’s Land Reclamation Program is a state initiative that oversees the restoration and regulation of mined lands in Missouri to protect public safety and the environment.

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instanceOf environmental protection program
land reclamation program
state government program
activity coordinates reclamation of abandoned mine lands
enforces reclamation standards on mined lands
inspects mining and reclamation sites
issues permits for certain mining and reclamation activities
oversees closure of mining operations
aimsTo ensure mined lands are reclaimed to beneficial use
reduce hazards from abandoned mine lands
country United States of America
surface form: United States
focusesOn environmental protection on mined lands
public safety on and near mined lands
restoration of land disturbed by mining
jurisdiction Missouri
surface form: State of Missouri
legalBasis Missouri state mining and reclamation statutes
location Missouri
operatedBy Missouri Geological Survey’s Missouri Geological Mapping Program
surface form: Missouri Geological Survey
parentAgency Missouri Department of Natural Resources
purpose oversee restoration of mined lands in Missouri
regulate mined land activities to protect public safety
regulate mined land activities to protect the environment
regulates coal mine land reclamation in Missouri
industrial mineral mining reclamation in Missouri
surface mining operations in Missouri
sector environmental regulation
natural resources management
state Missouri
subjectOf Missouri Department of Natural Resources publications
website https://dnr.mo.gov/geology
worksWith federal land reclamation and mine safety agencies
mining companies operating in Missouri

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Missouri Department of Natural Resources hasPart Missouri Geological Survey’s Land Reclamation Program